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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2005-02-14 02:20 AM

Job's Woes

Job was a good and honest man
Who lived a worthy life.
He never stole or cheated and
Was true blue to his wife.
He prospered in his farming;
Had many goats and sheep.
He shared his wealth with others and
His conscience let him sleep.

He loved the Lord and feared Him
And kept up with his tithing.
All went well until troubles came
Leaving poor Job writhing
Old Satan started working and
First killed off his cattle,
His sheep, his servants and children.
Then Job had to battle

For his own life when sores covered
His body head to toe.
He cried to the Lord for mercy,
He'd no place else to go.
The Lord not seeming to listen
Left poor Job lying there
Without a friend to comfort him
Or give him needed care.

They told he he was sinful and
Deserving of his fate.
At last they all deserted him
Except his faithful mate.
He asked his God to tell what
He'd done to deserve wrath.
He promised if he only knew
He'd take another path.

At last God knew he'd suffered as
Much as a mortal could;
And yet he'd not turned from his God.
He'd proved he never would.
God told him that he hadn't caused
This terribly dire woe.
It was old Satan's evil work.
Time for Satan to go.

Job, when shown that he was so much
Still favored by the Lord
Said he'd praise God forevermore.
He gave his solemn word.
God gave him sons and daughters and
One hundred forty years more.
He gained more wealth than ever
And shared with many poor.

Old Satan never came again,
For his match he had met.
God showed him that Job's soul was one
That he just could not get.

By: Joyce 2/13/05

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (02-14-2005 11:12 AM).]

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

1 posted 2005-02-14 10:48 AM

Joyce,

You have told the story of Job so very very well here and I am soooo glad that you ended your poem with Job being Victorious over the lies and deception of Satan as it should be told. Job truly is a Wonderful Wonderful lesson in Victorious Living and one that we can often return to whenever we get discouraged or think that we might be tempted by great loss in our own lives. Like Job, We Will Overcome. Thank you again for sharing and God bless you. -Bob

GG
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since 2002-12-03

Posts 3532
Lost in thought

2 posted 2005-02-14 10:51 AM

I hope to be that faithful... though I certainly don't hope to prove it! lol

I've read through Job over and over again and am always amazed at his faith. "The Lord has given, the Lord has taken... blessed be the name of the Lord." Something i need to say more often.

Thanks for reminding me with your wonderful rhymes.

Always, Alyssa

He was a man of sorrows
...I am a girl of tears.

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

3 posted 2005-02-14 11:14 AM

Thanks Bob and Alyssa. Job brings out my mothering instincts. Love, Joyce

sandgrain
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since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

4 posted 2005-02-26 04:39 PM

As always, you've put this story in great form, Joyce. 'Unconditional love' is the thought I always have concerning Job. We know God has it, but Job's seems the greatest example of it being returned. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story.

Rae

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2005-03-12 01:50 PM

Dear Joyce: This is a wonderful telling of Job's story. I really enjoyed reading it.

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

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